If a pregnant client is tired should I keep her rpe 6-8?

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Ashley August 23, 2012 0 Comments

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score 0 · Answer 1

Perhaps you might use the talk test. You will be in a better position to determine if she is working aerobically or anaerobically.

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Hello Ashley,
I would recommend consulting her OBGYN with the exercise regiment you have her perform and ask her physician all the questions you post here.

Sincerely,
Michael

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Hi Ashley. Since the RPE is a “subjective” measure that’s based on how a client ‘perceives’ the intensity of the exercise I’m guessing that with her pregnancy, her PERCEPTION of how intense a specific exercise is will change as her pregnancy progresses. This means that what she may perceive to have been a 6-8 BEFORE pregnancy is probably a higher intensity of what she perceives to be a 6-8 WHILE pregnant. That’ being said, this is exactly why (in my opinion) you should first discuss continued training with your client’s physician, and if the two of you decide (together) that using the subjective RPE is no longer appropriate, you may jointly decided to move to a more objective measure such as HR or something else.

I hope that this helps.

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
[email protected]

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Hello Ashley,

When a pregnant woman is tired, I keep her RPE at 0, meaning, let her rest until she is stronger, to prevent injury. The body is creating a miracle which takes much energy. Get feedback from her doctor before continuing, if being tired is an ongoing thing.

Take care.

If a pregnant client is tired should I keep her rpe 6-8?

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